We're Party Magicians, run by Fine Entertainments Ltd, a magic and entertainment agency in Corby. You tell us the date, the postcode and roughly how many little guests are coming. We come back with who's free and a price, and nothing's booked until you say yes.
Small flat, big guest list
Lots of London parents start by asking if a show can happen at home. Often it can. Most of our entertainers need a clear patch of floor about the size of a rug and somewhere the children can sit in front of them, so moving the sofa back is usually enough for a group of ten or twelve.
Once the list creeps past fifteen, a hall is kinder on everyone. Families in north London book places like Firs Farm Community Hub in Winchmore Hill, which sits on the edge of a park, and over in the east plenty of parents book a party at Britannia Leisure Centre in Hackney.
Booking a kids party magician in London on a Saturday
Saturday afternoons go first. That's true for halls and it's true for entertainers, especially around Christmas and in the run-up to summer. If you've got a date in mind, pop it in the quote form even before the hall is confirmed and we'll tell you who's around.
Travel matters too. A show in Bromley and a show in Enfield are a long way apart on a Saturday, so we'll look for someone sensibly close to you rather than sending a performer across the river through traffic. It keeps start times reliable.
What a London party show usually looks like
Most of our kids party magicians run something like an hour or two of magic, games and music, with a pause for food. Many also do balloon modelling, which is handy in a hall because every child goes home holding something.
The birthday child normally gets a moment in the spotlight. Some love it. Some would rather hide behind mum, and a decent entertainer reads that in about four seconds and adjusts.
And because London parties often include children who don't know each other well, a few icebreaker games early on help a lot. Something as simple as a name game gets the room laughing together before the first trick.
Practical bits for London halls
Community venues each have their own rules. Some want you to sort your own public liability insurance as the hirer, some limit music volume, and most expect you out by a set time. Read the hire terms before you pay a deposit.
Parking can be tight, so tell the entertainer where to unload. A few minutes outside the door with a car full of kit makes a big difference to how calm the set-up feels.
And ask any performer, ours included, about DBS checks and insurance. It's a sensible question and we'll confirm the details for your booking.